Artists Inspired by Provence · Barefoot Blogger · Inspire · Villages Towns and Cities Inspiring Van Gogh to LUMA, Arles is a Must-Visit for Art Lovers in Provence July 16, 2025If you love Van Gogh, Gauguin, or art history, Arles should be on your travel list. Arles inspired Van Gogh, who created over 300 works here, convinced Paul Gauguin to join him in an ill-fated artistic collaboration and where some of the most famous scenes in art and history still exist today. Arles a Must-Visit …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Dessert · Ice Cream · Provencal Recipes · Taste Make Lavender and Honey Ice Cream this Summer July 14, 2025Who doesn’t love ice cream on a hot summer day? This recipe combines culinary lavender and honey into a delicious ice cream that will “transport” you to Provence with every bite. Thank you to ElsaLenthal.com for allowing us to republish this recipe. Artisan Creations with Lavender Elsa Lenthal started Fuseaux de Lavande de Provence in …Continue Reading
Guest Post · Taste · Wines and Spirits of Provence Summer is Rosé Time in Provence. Is 2024 a Good Vintage? July 8, 2025Now that summer is here, rosé wines will become even more interesting, but what about the rosé wine from Provence vintage 2024? Göran Boman, a wine expert and connoisseur of Provencal wines, recently wrote a post on his blog, “Is Provence Rosé Vintage 2024 Good?” More and more rosé is considered a wine that belongs …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Provencal Recipes · Taste The Summer Truffle Festival in Aups is a Culinary Treat – Don’t Miss Out! June 23, 2025Located between the Mediterranean coast and the Alps, the village of Aups sits at 505 metres (1,657 ft). Considered the capital of the Haut-Var, this mid-sized town has a population of roughly 2200 residents. However, on a busy summer weekend, Aups attracts many visitors. It is considered the “gateway” to the Verdon Regional Natural Park, …Continue Reading